What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daycare Teacher position at Kigala Preschool?
Kigala Preschool is hiring Daycare/Preschool Teachers with Infant and Toddler experience. We welcome applications from candidates interested in joining our enthusiastic teaching team with a strong philosophy, based on our team’s core values, and focus on community.
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Title: Daycare Teacher
Daycare Teacher Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Status: Full-Time
Location: 2705 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Daycare Teacher Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Competitive pay rate (based on education and experience in the ECE field)
- Benefit programs
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation, PTO, and sick days,
- Professional Development
- Team Building Opportunities … just to name a few
This position requires a positive, confident, and caring individual who will understand how to deliver the best educational experience possible for our children, and who will be able to assist our staff as needed.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Kigala Preschool is a Kids Garden of Languages, a multilingual preschool in Santa Monica, California, offering Spanish, German, and English immersion programs for ages 2-6. Students and staff enjoy an inviting indoor and outdoor classroom learning environment, including an atelier/art studio. The hands-on, project and theme-based curriculum allows for exploration and collaboration, with exposure to various world cultures, traditions, and celebrations.
DAYCARE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
● Early Childhood Education units and experience in an ECE setting are preferred (One-year year min.)
● AA Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the US or Equivalent credentials from other countries.
● Enjoys working in a collaborative teaching team.
● Fluent in English; Written and verbal language skills.
● Infant – Toddler Units and experience a plus
● Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and co-workers.
● Computer / tech-savvy
● Must pass fingerprinting, TB testing, immunization, and other state requirements, including CPR/First Aid certificate, Mandated, and pesticide training
● Must pass and have the physical ability to stand, bend, squat, jump, dance, walk, run, reach, carry, and lift 50 lbs
● Legal US residents to apply only. (We do not sponsor!)
Come visit our website to learn more: www.kigala.com
Kigala Preschool is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Santa Monica, CA 90405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- How many ECE credits do you currently have?
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21